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Fairfield Distracted Driving Lawyer
In many ways distracted driving is a greater threat to public safety than drunk driving. Distracted drivers cause thousands of collisions each year in California, and there is absolutely no excuse for failing to drive carefully with both eyes on the road. At Venardi Zurada, we have met with injured victims whose lives are thrown upside down due to the careless actions of other people.
Most people know that cell phones are a major source of driver distraction, but many things can impair motorists. Call our law office to speak with a Fairfield distracted driving lawyer. We can begin searching for evidence to prove the driver wasn’t being careful. If successful, we can obtain financial compensation for your car damage and other losses, including the cost of medical care.
Serious Distractions Behind the Wheel
A distraction is anything which impairs a person’s ability to drive safely. There are various impairments:
- Physical impairment. Some distractions take one or both hands from the steering wheel. As a result, a driver has less control over the steering wheel. If they need to take dramatic action, they might be unable to swerve out of the way.
- Visual impairment. Many distractions take a driver’s eyes off the road, so they never see a car up ahead or a pedestrian crossing. You can’t avoid what you can’t see—and the results are tragic.
- Cognitive impairment. Drivers must be focused mentally on the task of driving. Anything which distracts a person’s thoughts can impair decision-making.
Some of the worst distractions include:
- Cell phones—These cause all three types of impairments. A driver will hold the phone in one hand and take their eyes off the road to read a text message or email. Also, researchers have found that a person will think about a message for up to half a minute.
- Children—Small children can cause distractions in the back seat, with a parent looking in the rearview mirror to talk to the child or check on them.
- Food and drinks—A person reaching for a drink or holding a sandwich has removed one hand from the wheel. Someone who spills soup on them will quite possibly look down at their clothes and not what’s in front of them.
- Unrestrained pets—A dog can leap into the front seat, suddenly surprising the driver. Motorists should restrain their animals, if possible, otherwise they can lose concentration and crash.
- Distractions outside the vehicle—Billboards, car accidents, and pedestrians can all cause distractions, drawing a motorist’s eyes away from the road in front of them.
It only takes a fraction of a second for a driver to hit an innocent pedestrian or motorist at high speeds.
Contact Our Fairfield Distracted Driving Lawyers for a Case Analysis
Venardi Zurada believes in public safety. You can make the roads safer by calling our firm to discuss your accident with a Fairfield distracted driving lawyer. We have won million dollar settlements for badly injured clients, and we are eager to learn more about your accident and injuries in a free consultation.
